Jgrim American Lit

Definitions of the American Experience:

1. The American Experience is the right to freedom and the ability to accomplish

goals through hard work and determination.

2. The American Experience is when you have freedom and every opportunity to succeed.

3. The American Experience is living through historical events, feeling their impact and taking that knowledge to learn,

discover and leave your own mark in the world to influence what the world will become.

Essential Question:

How does American Literature depict the American experience?